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He also claimed the defendant made a gun gesture to him with her fingers as their row continued.

Pearson was found guilty of driving without reasonable consideration for other road users and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, having previously admitted to using a vehicle without a valid vehicle licence on the day in question.

“There was no reason for her to threaten and abuse Jeremy Vine, who, like thousands of cyclists in London each day, was only trying to safely get home, and her excuse that she was shocked and concerned for Mr Vine was not accepted today.

Shanique Pearson has been told she may go to prison after she was convicted of road rage offences (Image: UGC TMS)

“This case demonstrates that road users who use threatening and abusive behaviour could well find themselves facing a criminal prosecution.”

Footage of the incident was uploaded to Mr Vine’s Facebook page where it was viewed by more than a million people. The court also heard it had received 15m views across the internet.

She was released on bail and will be sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court at a date yet to be set.

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